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Miscellaneous Musings
Top Ten Tuesday: Books that Feature Travel
Hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl I generally prefer reading about travel to actually going anywhere myself. That way I can skip straight to the fun stuff and not have to stand in any long security lines or be squished by strangers on a plane on the way. Here are ten books that feature travel. […]
Movie Review: Moana 2
Moana 2 Directed by: David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller Writers: Jared Bush, Dana Ledoux Miller, Bek Smith Starring: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Hualalai Chung Genre: Children’s (0 – 6 y.o.), Middle Grade (8 – 12 y.o.), Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Paranormal, Historical Rating: 4 Stars (8 on IMDB) Reviewed by Astilbe After receiving […]
Guest Authors
Only in September by Cynthia Flowers – Spotlight and Giveaway
This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Cynthia Flowers will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour. When Jacqueline follows her trusty Labrador Bailey down a hidden path to the beach, she's unaware … » Read More
Discover What Lessons Author Dacy Alex Learned from His Main Character – Guest Blog and Giveaway
This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. A randomly drawn winner will be awarded a $25 Amazon/BN gift card. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour. What lessons can I learn from the main character of Splendificent, Giselle Nyfall? Well, rather than tell you what I … » Read More
The Measure of Enough by Deonna Kay – Spotlight and Giveaway
This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Deonna Kay will be awarding a $15 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour, and a $15 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn host. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour. Thirty-four-year … » Read More
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Book Reviews
Department Store Santa by Sean Michael
Department Store Santa by Sean Michael Publisher: Self-Published Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Holiday, LGBTQ Rating: 4 stars Reviewed by Fern Luke loves his seasonal job as Jolly Elf at the mall’s Santa display. It suits his sweet and joyful nature and compliments his summer landscaping job perfectly. This year … » Read More
Morgan’s Landing by Linda Griffin
Morgan’s Landing by Linda Griffin Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Genre: Mystery/Suspense/Thriller, Contemporary Rating: 3 Stars Reviewed by Astilbe In the small town of Morgan's Landing, fourteen-year-old Julie Morgan disappears on her way to school after a spat with her twin sister. Detective Jim Brady uncovers a few … » Read More
Low April Sun by Constance E Squires
Low April Sun by Constance E Squires Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press Genre: Historical, Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller, Action/Adventure Rating: 3 stars Reviewed by Nymphaea On the morning of April 19, 1995, Delaney Travis steps into the Social Security office in Oklahoma City to obtain an ID for her new … » Read More
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Reviewing Fiction One Happy Ever After at a Time
BWL Publishing May Releases
Kitchen Matches
My Favorite Mistake
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Love Next Door
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